Buick Special Instrument Panel Bulb Size
The Buick Special instrument panel utilizes bulb sizes 161, 194, 1893, 158, 53, 57, and 1896 across various production versions. Available data covers the period from 1950 through 1969.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
Bulb Size by Year Range
| Years | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 161 |
| 1965-1968 | 194 |
| 1964 | 1893 |
| 1963 | 158 |
| 1961-1962 | 53 |
| 1956-1958 | 57 |
| 1954-1955 | 53 |
| 1950-1953 | 1896 |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 1W. | 161 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W. | 194 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 2W. | 1893 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3W. | 158 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 2W. | 53 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 1W. | 57 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 0.9W. | 1896 |